Tourism New Zealand, in conjunction with South Island Regional Tourism Organisations have put together a range of South Island itineraries. These 5, 7 and 10 day itineraries provide activity and accommodation suggestions for your clients that are flying into Christchurch and travelling around the South Island.

These include Canterbury attractions and accommodation that are fully operational.

Upper South Island Tours

5 day Alpine Pacific Triangle Itinerary (106KB)

7 day Hanmer Springs - Kaikoura - Marlborough - Nelson Itinerary (114KB)

10 Day Kaikoura - Marlborough - Nelson - Hanmer Springs Itinerary (119KB)

Akaroa Itinerary (83KB)

Lower South Island Tours

5 day Mt Cook - Queenstown Itinerary (131KB)

7 day Lake Tekapo - Mt Cook - Queenstown - Coastal Otago Itinerary (137KB)

10 day Tekapo - Southern Lakes - Otago Itinerary (140KB)

11 day Lake Tekapo - Southern Lakes - Southland - Otago Itinerary (154KB)

West Coast of the South Island Tours

5 day West Coast - Hanmer Springs Itinerary (108KB)

7 day West Coast - Wanaka - Queenstown Itinerary (114KB)

10 day West Coast - Southern Lakes - Southland Itinerary (129KB)

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